Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Lookers turn into buyers, market turns a corner
Finally, we have the data that shows the market has turned. In the last 30 days, the real estate market has really picked up. Over the summer, the market has had a lot of activity in the properties priced under $100,000 - due in large part to the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit, but now all ends are seeing a solid uptick. As of mid-September, we have three homes over a million dollars under contract, as well as several in the over $500,000 range. Statistics from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors show that statewide home sales have increased over the previous year for three consecutive months. Sales data released recently by them showed that the number of residential unit sales in August 2009 was up 4 percent over August 2008 sales – from 1,104 in 2008 to 1,169 in 2009. Increased sales activity is having the expected respons...
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Northern NH & Northeast Kingdom VT Foliage Report
This is such a beautiful time of year here in Northern NH and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. This is fall, foliage season, leaf peeper season…a spectacular time of year. Shortly before Labor Day, I noticed a few trees starting to turn red. It takes a few weeks to have "all the colors" showing on the leaves, and its a real treat to live here and get to watch it change daily.
Scores of people visit our states to view the foliage, and the states of New Hampshire, and Vermont even have their own foliage reports. I th... 23
CU 4 Reality Financial Literacy Fair
CU 4 Reality Financial Literacy Fair was held at Profile High School in Bethlehem, NH. Profile School services the towns of Franconia, Sugar Hill, Easton and Bethlehem.
This was a fascinating program that (from left to right) Beth Horan, Diane Johnson and Steve Gorman from Peabody & Smith Realty par... 14
Riverglen Challenge
The first Riverglen Challenge, a 5 mile race for both walkers and runners, and a 2 mile fun walk was held this past Saturday at the Riverglen House in Littleton, NH. The day was perfect and although the weather forecast had called for rain, it held off for the entire event. There were several multi generational teams of walkers, including one with walkers from age 8 to age 87! The oldest racer to not only to compete in the event, but to complete the 5 mile walk is turning 90!!! When she approached me and asked if she was the only one walking with a walking stick (and it was NOT a cane), I had no idea that she was that old! She looked absolutely fantastic. This race was organized by David Dodge from the Riverglen House, and several local sponsors also contributed to the event. The proceeds will help to fund health and fitness pr...
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Labor Day Weekend in the White Mountains of NH
It was a great Labor Day weekend here in the White Mountains with lots of great activities. My family took in a few events, including the Lancaster Fair. But once a summer, we make it out to the town of Bethlehem to visit their summer concerts. We happened to make it Sunday night, to the last concert of the season. These outdoor concerts take place on the
What a sight, my mother said he was so kid friendly and I guess - there were children everywhere in front of him dancing away…adults were dancing also! Mark put on a great show -see